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Air Fryer Broccolini
Crispy Air Fryer Broccolini made with garlic, nutritional yeast, and black pepper make a flavor-packed anytime side dish. This recipe has minimal prep to make eating healthy during the week a breeze!
Servings: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. broccolini also known as baby broccoli, bottoms trimmed
- 1 ½ tbsp avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the broccolini to a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle it with the oil and gently toss with tongs to coat. Season the broccoli with the nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and sea salt, and gently toss to coat again.
- Transfer the broccolini to an air fryer and arrange in an even layer without overlapping. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may have to cook the broccolini in two batches.
- Air fry the broccolini at 375° for 8 minutes, or until the tops are crispy and golden and the stalks are fork tender. Cook at 350° for 10 minutes if you'd like more tender broccolini stalks.
- Remove from the air fryer and garnish with black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Storage Directions
This broccolini recipe air fryer dish is best served right away, but you can also store cooled leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350ºF for 2-3 minutes until warm and re-crisped.
Recipe Pro-Tips
- Wash and trim broccolini. Thoroughly rinse the broccolini under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris, then pat them completely dry with a paper towel or clean dish towel. Use a sharp knife to cut off the tough ends of each stem, removing about 1-2 inches.
- Cook in batches. To achieve the crispiest broccolini in the air fryer, lay it in an even layer with a little space between each piece. This allows airflow and helps the broccolini get extra crispy. Cook in several batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Mind the cooking time. The cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model. Keep a close eye on the broccolini so it doesn’t overcook. It is done when the stems are fork tender and the heads are browned and crisp. Add more cooking time if needed to achieve your desired texture.
- Flip halfway through. Carefully use tongs to flip the broccolini halfway through the cooking time so all sides get nice and crispy.